Finance Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing and distribution firm is hiring a Finance Assistant for a part-time office-based role in Bristol. The candidate will be responsible for preparing monthly accounts, managing finance functions, and supporting budget planning while ensuring compliance with VAT rules.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Knowledge of VAT rules and statutory requirements.
• A calm, practical, and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts, journals, and reconciliations.
• Managing Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Submitting VAT returns and ensuring statutory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

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Finance Assistant
Location: Head Office - Office-based
Part-time | 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
£31,200 FTE - potential increase after 6-month probation

I'm working with a well-established manufacturing and distribution group to recruit a thoughtful and reliable Finance Assistant. This is a part-time, office-based position (30 hours a week), ideal for someone who enjoys working with accuracy, structure, and purpose.

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day finance function and play a key role in shaping how things run behind the scenes. The role offers plenty of variety from producing monthly accounts to supporting budget planning and process improvements.

What you'll be doing:

Preparing monthly management accounts, journals, and reconciliations

Managing Accounts Payable and Receivable with care and consistency

Supporting the development of budgets and rolling cash flow forecasts

Submitting VAT returns and ensuring statutory compliance

Liaising with external accountants, auditors, and the parent company

Maintaining strong financial controls and contributing to better ways of working

Providing clear, well-presented financial insights to senior management

What you'll bring:

Comfortable using Sage and confident with Excel

Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports

Knowledge of VAT rules and statutory requirements

Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Able to manage your own workload while working collaboratively

A calm, practical, and team-oriented approach

This is a great fit for someone who values a steady, purposeful role and enjoys making a positive difference to how the finance function operates. If that sounds like you, I'd love to tell you more.

Apply below or drop me a message for a confidential chat.